Michael Thomas' two touchdowns spark Saints' come back victory over Falcons

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Michael Thomas made his return to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons and immediately made an impact on the team.

It had been more than a year since Thomas, one of the NFL’s top wide receivers, had played in a football game due to multiple injuries. But when the Saints needed him the most, they called his number and he stepped up and scored in pivotal moments against the Falcons.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta led 26-10 in the fourth quarter when Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes to Thomas to get back into the game. And with 19 seconds left, Will Lutz nailed a 51-yard field goal to give New Orleans the 27-26 lead and the win.

Thomas finished with five catches for 57 yards and the two scores. Jarvis Landry led all receivers in his Saints debut with seven catches for 114 yards.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

"It was a blessing to be back out there with the guys," Thomas said.

He set an NFL record with 149 catches in 2019 but has only played in eight games since then.

Winston finished 23-for-34 with 269 passing yards and two touchdown passes.

The Falcons went with Marcus Mariota at quarterback, and he